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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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